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Gogoma Jorim (Korean Soy-Braised Sweet Potatoes) #SundaySupper

March 6, 2016 By Amy Kim Leave a Comment

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Gogoma Jorim (Korean Soy-Braised Sweet Potatoes) #SundaySupper

So I’ve been obsessed with Japanese sweet potatoes ever since I had gogoma jorim (고구마조림 or braised Japanese sweet potato) at my parent’s place last summer. It’s not uncommon, but the more popular gamja jorim (regular potato jorim) is more frequently served at restaurants as part of the cluster of side dishes (banchan) that is served with a meal.

Jorim is cooking method where an ingredient is braised in soy sauce mixture and then cooked until the sauce becomes a reduction. There is no subtlety in jorim. And you can jor-ie (totally made that up) meats, fish, and other vegetables. All the flavors come at you once which is why it is often served a banchan. A little bite goes a long way.

Back to the recipe at hand. The sweetness of the potatoes and the saltiness of the soy sauce is a match made in heaven like Captain and Tenille, Donny and Marie, Torvill and Dean, Mulder and Scully…you get the picture. I find the texture of the Japanese sweet potato much creamier than the yams with a slightly nutty flavor. You definitely won’t get the same results if you use yams.

Gogoma Jorim (Korean Soy-Braised Sweet Potatoes) #SundaySupper

The Japanese sweet potato has a purple-ish colored skin with white flesh.

This dish would be great alongside a fish dish, but can be served with any meat or on its own. And of course you need rice because the carb on carb love is real.

Gogoma Jorim (Korean Soy-Braised Sweet Potatoes) #SundaySupper
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Gogoma Jorim (Korean Soy-Braised Sweet Potatoes) #SundaySupper

The sweet, salty and umami flavors are addictive.
Course: Banchan/Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Author: Amy Kim | kimchi MOM

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Japanese sweet potato peeled and cubed
  • 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seed

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, heat your olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the edges start becoming less opaque, add the soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and enough water just under the level of the potatoes.
  • Let simmer uncovered until potatoes have softened, but not completely broken down, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with the sesame seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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